Leymah Gbowee - Women's Rights, Liberia

Leymah Gbowee became a voice for Liberian women amongst the civil war that affected her country. Continuing fighting for human rights she currently she helps promote education for young women.

Leymah Gbowee via exposureroom.com

external links:

http://www.gnwp.org/members/wipnet
http://www.wipsen-africa.org/wipsen/

Artist Ai Wei Wei missing after detained at airport

Prominent Chinese artist, Ai Wei Wei, know for his exhibitions and architecture work on the Bejieng National Stadium, was arrested at an airport on his way to Hong Kong and is continued to be missing. Officials are silent to inquiries to Ai's whereabouts and condition.

Ai is known for his outspoken critiques of China's Communist state and organizing human rights organizations.